Guijiahu Reservoir Explained

Guijiahu Reservoir
Pushpin Map:China
Pushpin Map Caption:Location in China.
Location:Zhenning Buyei and Miao Autonomous County, Guizhou, China
Coords:26.1426°N 105.7504°W
Type:Reservoir
Inflow:Dabang River
Outflow:Dabang River
Basin Countries:China
Date-Built:1958
Date-Flooded:1966
Area:94.7km2
Max-Depth:29m (95feet)
Volume:17400000m2

Guijiahu Reservoir is a reservoir located in Zhenning Buyei and Miao Autonomous County, Guizhou, China. It covers a total surface area of 94.7km2 and has a storage capacity of some 17400000m2 of water.

Etymology

It is called Guijiahu Reservoir due to the dam is located in the Guijiabao Village of Guijia Township .

History

Construction of the reservoir began in 1958 and were completed in 1966.

Function

The reservoir provide water for irrigation, hydroelectric power and recreational activities.

Dam

The dam is 29m (95feet) high, 445m (1,460feet) long, and 4m (13feet) thick, and was completed in 1998.

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